Chiang Mai, Thailand
Yi Peng: A Sky Full of Lanterns in Chiang Mai
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Each November full moon, Chiang Mai celebrates Yi Peng and Loy Krathong together — releasing thousands of glowing paper lanterns into the sky while candlelit floats drift down the river. It's one of the most beautiful sights in Asia.
The experience
Watch the mass lantern releases, float a krathong on the Ping River, and explore the old city's temples lit up for the festival.
Good to know
Dates follow the lunar calendar, so confirm the year's exact nights. Book a slot at an official release early, and use only biodegradable krathongs to protect the river.
Day-by-day itinerary
Chiang Mai
Sun, 22 NovBoutique Resort, Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
22 Nov, 8:30 am
Delhi → Chiang Mai
Delhi (DEL) → Chiang Mai (CNX)
22 Nov, 6:00 pm
Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan
buddhist temple
2 Samlarn Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Tha Phae Gate
historical landmark
Tha Phae Road, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Chiang Mai Walking Street
tourist attraction
QXQP+84M, Rachadamnoen Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Chiang Mai
Mon, 23 NovBoutique Resort, Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
22 Nov, 8:30 am
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
buddhist temple
Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Wat Chedi Luang
buddhist temple
QXPP+QCQ, 103 Prapokklao Road Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Wat Umong Suan Putthatham
buddhist temple
135, Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Chiang Mai
Tue, 24 NovBoutique Resort, Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
22 Nov, 8:30 am
Chiang Mai
locality
Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Nawarat Bridge
bridge
Q2Q3+2QR, Charoen Muang Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
Lantern night
- A booked slot at an official mass release
- Light modest clothing for temples
- A lighter for your lantern
- A camera on a low shutter speed
- Cash for krathongs & street food
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